Peugeot 408

Peugeot 408
2013 Peugeot 408 2.0 (Asian version)
Overview
Manufacturer	Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Wuhan, China (DPCA) El Palomar, Argentina (Peugeot Argentina) Kaluga, Russia Malaysia
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FF layout
Platform	PSA PF2 platform
Related	Peugeot 308
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L TU5JP4 I4 Petrol 1.6L Prince Turbo I4 petrol 2.0 L EW10A+ I4 Petrol
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Peugeot 307 Saloon

The Peugeot 408 is a small family car produced by Peugeot. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010,^[1] at the Beijing Auto Show and sales began in China on April 8, 2010.^[2] In November 2010, production of the 408 commenced in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina,^[3] with sales starting in April 2011.

Despite its name, it is not the successor to the Peugeot 407, but rather a long-wheelbase saloon version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback,^[4] primarily targeted at emerging markets such as China.^[5]

The 408 is not slated for the Western European market, and not built there. Depending on where this car is produced, there are both internal and external differences. The front of the car is one of the visible changes, but also the low rear end is different. Indeed, in some markets, there are cars with the front of the South American version and the back of the Chinese version. Inside the vehicle, the most noticeable difference is seen at the door.

First generation (2010-2014)

The 408 is available in China with either a 1.6 L and 2.0 L petrol four-cylinder engine. The 1.6 (TU5JP4) has a capacity of 1587 cc and produces 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) at 5,750 r.p.m. and maximum torque of 147 N·m (108 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm. The 2.0 L(EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997 cc and produces 147 bhp (110 kW; 149 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm.^[6] Either engine can be specified with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

2011 Peugeot 408 (South American version)

In South America a 1.6 L diesel engine, known as a HDi (Allure,Feline/Griffe), is sold alongside the 2.0 L petrol engine (Allure, Feline/Griffe) and 1.6L THP petrol engine (Sport) with six-speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder diesel has a capacity of 1560 cc and produces 143 bhp (107 kW; 145 PS) and torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft). The HDi has a top speed of 188 km/h (116.8 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 12.4 seconds.^[7]

In Malaysia, 408 comes with two engines, 1.6L Prince turbo engine and 2.0L petrol four-cylinder engine. The 1.6L engine produces 163 bhp (122 kW; 165 PS) at 6,000 rpm. and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) from 1,400 rpm. The 2.0 L(EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997 cc and produces 145 bhp (108 kW; 147 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm. 1.6L Prince turbo engines mated with 6-speed and 2.0L engine mated with 4 speeds auto adaptive gearbox with Tiptronic and Sport mode only.

Sales and production

Year	Worldwide Production	Worldwide sales	Notes
2010	43,600[8]	4,200[8]	All 2010 production took place at the Chinese plant.[8]
2011	81,108[9]	74,603[9]	Total production reaches 124,689 units.[9]
2012	75,500[10]	79,900[10]	Total production reaches 200,200 units.[10]

Second generation (2014-current)

2015 Peugeot 408 (China)

Peugeot 408 (China)

The second generation Peugeot 408 was unveiled in the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.

References

1. "408 in Beijing". Peugeot. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
2. "Commercial launch of the Peugeot 408 in China". Peugeot. 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
3. "Automotive World 9 November 2010". Automotiveworld.com. 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
4. New Peugeot 408 launched Autocar 25 January 2010
5. Commercial launch of the Peugeot 408 in China - Peugeot Press Release, 8 Apr 2010
6. "Peugeot 408 press kit January 2010" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-05-05.
7. "Peugeot Argentina website". Peugeot.com.ar. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
8. "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
9. "PSA Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Car manufacturers. PSA. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
10. "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013.

External links

• Peugeot 408 (Chinese)